Our Lady Star of the Sea School provides well-rounded spiritual, academic, and co-curricular programs aimed at forming active Catholics, active learners, and active citizens. It is state-approved and accredited by the Western Catholic Education Association and the Northwest Association of Accredited Schools.

School Philosophy

Our Lady Star of the Sea is a Catholic parish school.  Along with parents, who are the primary educators of their children, the staff and Star of the Sea community are committed to providing and promoting:

• Christ-centered instruction and formation in Catholic doctrines, liturgy, traditions, and social justice teachings;
• A student-centered learning environment that encourages cooperation, self-discipline, and appreciation for diversity;
• An affordable and accessible education that strives to develop the whole child;
• An excellent academic program with age appropriate instruction that encourages life-long learning;
• Opportunities to practice good citizenship by serving the community to further the Kingdom of God.

Student Learning Expectations

Graduates of Our Lady Star of the Sea are:

1. Active Catholics Who

• Participate in the life of the Church
• Demonstrate knowledge, understanding, and application of Catholic doctrine
• Understand and use different prayer forms
• Evangelize through word and action

2. Active learners who

• Demonstrate subject knowledge and application of basic skills
• Are able to think critically, logically, and independently
• Strive to reach potential in all academic and creative areas
• Acquire 21st century technology skills
• Understand the correlation between a healthy body and a healthy mind

3. Active citizens who

• Apply Catholic Social Teaching to build the Kingdom of God
• Have an awareness of and appreciation for diversity
• Show respect for self and others
• Demonstrate accountability for actions and attitude

WCEA Accreditation

2010-2011 Registration